Dan Maples: Smoky Mountain Ancestral Quest

Generation: 1

1. Dan Maples (son of Washington Weldon Maples and Rue Webb).

Generation: 2

Washington Weldon Maples was born 5 May 1913, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of Thomas Redmond Maples and Lania Ellen King); died 2 Nov 1964; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

Other Events:

Census: 1940, District 2, Bradley County, Tennessee

Notes:

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Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 209, 244.

Washington — Rue Webb. [Group Sheet]

3.
Rue Webb
Notes:
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Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 209, 244.

Children:

Jack Maples

1. Dan Maples

Generation: 3

Thomas Redmond Maples was born 10 May 1844, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of William Abijah Maples and Elizabeth McMahan); died 11 Jan 1921; was buried Red Bank Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

Other Events:

AFN: CFPM-2D
Census: 1910, District 13, Sevier County, Tennessee

Notes:

Serving the Union Army during the Civil War, Redman A. Maples enlisted 22 September 1862 at Sevierville, Tennessee in Company I, 2nd Tennessee Cavalry. He served in 16 major battles and was discharged 6 July 1865 at Nashville, Tennessee. His personal description at the time was: 5' 8" in height, fair complexion, blue eyes, and brown hair.
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Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 189, 209, 241, 244.
"The Townsend Heritage", Kathy Townsend, 1984, p 21, 50.
Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 119.

Thomas married Lania Ellen King 18 Nov 1895. Lania (daughter of Nathaniel Wiley "Black Nat" King and Barbara Henry) was born 22 Apr 1876, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 29 Nov 1952; was buried Red Bank Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

Lania Ellen King was born 22 Apr 1876, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of Nathaniel Wiley "Black Nat" King and Barbara Henry); died 29 Nov 1952; was buried Red Bank Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

Other Events:

AFN: CFPM-3K
Census: 1910, District 13, Sevier County, Tennessee

Notes:

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Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 189, 209, 241, 244.
Dee Lansford GEDCOM, 24 September 1995.

Children:

Bessie Lucinda Maples was born 27 Aug 1896, Tennessee; died 7 Jan 1969; was buried Red Bank Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
Lula Alice Maples was born 27 Oct 1899, Tennessee; died 15 Jul 1954, Lyons, Illinois; was buried Red Bank Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
Julia Lee Maples was born 26 Oct 1901, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 5 Jan 1974; was buried Red Bank Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
Redman McKinley Maples was born 7 Oct 1903, Tennessee; died 17 Apr 1987; was buried Red Bank Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
Barbara Mary Maples was born 28 Sep 1906, Tennessee; died 12 May 1978; was buried Red Bank Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
Nathaniel Springfield "Baldy" Maples was born 1 Mar 1909, Tennessee; died 13 Aug 1967; was buried Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
Susan Maples was born 6 May 1911; died 20 May 1911.
2. Washington Weldon Maples was born 5 May 1913, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 2 Nov 1964; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
Alie C. Maples was born 27 Mar 1917.

Generation: 4

William Abijah Maples was born 1804, Pendleton County, South Carolina (son of Wilson Maples and Sarah Rolen); died Abt 1870/1880, Sevier County, Tennessee.

Notes:

William Abijah Maples came as a baby with his parents to Sevier County, Tennessee in 1805.

William Abijah Maples entered 30 acres of land in Richardson's Cove area on the watershed of Big East Fork of Little Pigeon River adjoining his old tract according to an entry dated 16 November 1824. Also he entered 300 acres of land on Birds Creek adjoining David C. McMahan and Daniel Emert according to an entry dated 15 April 1837.

William Abijah Maples was listed in the 1837 Tax List of Sevier County, Tennessee. His land was located in the Civil District No. 1&4 of Sevier County, Tennessee.

They were listed in the 1830 through 1870 Federal Census of Sevier County, Tennessee and in the 1840 census listed as Abigah 2 males 0-5, 2 males 5-10, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 15-20, 1 male 30-40, 1 female 0-5, 1 female 5-10, 1 female 30-40.

There is a record for settlement of the estate of Elizabeth Maples. Before the courthouse fire of 1856, John McMahan was appointed as administrator for the estate of Elizabeth Maples. Also, F. L. Emert was appointed as guardian for seven of the minor heirs of the estate of Elizabeth Maples at this time. There was a list of heirs of the estate of Elizabeth Maples ... N. L. King and wife, George Maples, Archible Maples, Will Maples - all received their shares prior to 17th day of June 1856; James M. Maples, 25th day of June 1860, David Maples, 25th day of June 1860, John Maples, 25th day of June 1860; Redman Maples, 25th day of Jun 1860; and Samuel Maples, 25th day of June 1860.

"E. M. G. Emert, constable of District 2, to bring to next court, Redman Maples, Samuel Maples, and Sarah Maples, poor children for the purpose of having them bound out." The date of this entry was 7 April 1856.

F. L. Emert, guardian of Redman Maples, Samual Maples, and Sarah Maples, renewed the security bond with Jas. D. Lawson and M. A. Rawlings 3 April 1860.

"On 24 November 1859 - Decree for Divorce: Abijah Maples vs. Rebecca Maples."

In the 1860 Federal Census of Sevier County, Tennessee, William Abijah Maples was living with Calvin Fox's household. Also he was living with his son Redman Maples in the 1870 Federal Census of Sevier County, Tennessee.

William Abijah probably died in the area of Big East Fork of Little Pigeon River.
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Reference:
"Clabo Family Tree", Gardner Clabo, p 38.
"Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 188-189.
"McMahan Family Tree", Glenn F. McMahan, 10 March 1932, p 1.
"The Townsend Heritage", Kathy Townsend, 1984, p 50.
Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 8, 119.

William married Elizabeth McMahan 1824, Sevier County, Tennessee. Elizabeth (daughter of Archibald McMahan and Elizabeth Byrd) was born 1807, Buncombe County, North Carolina; died Abt 1855/1856, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

Elizabeth McMahan was born 1807, Buncombe County, North Carolina (daughter of Archibald McMahan and Elizabeth Byrd); died Abt 1855/1856, Sevier County, Tennessee.

Notes:

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Reference:
"Clabo Family Tree", Gardner Clabo, p 38.
"Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 188.
"McMahan Family Tree", Glenn F. McMahan, 10 March 1932, p 1.
"The Townsend Heritage", Kathy Townsend, 1984, p 50.
Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 8, 119.

Children:

Archibald Maples was born 1825, Tennessee; died 23 Dec 1863; was buried Red Bank Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
William D. "Bill" Maples was born 1827, Tennessee; died 3 Feb 1898, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Glades Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
George Washington Maples was born 1829, Tennessee; died 12 Apr 1892; was buried Banner Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
Eva Rosanah Maples was born 23 Oct 1832, Tennessee; died 5 Feb 1924; was buried Banner Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
Wilson Maples died See Notes.
Minerva Maples died See Notes.
Anna Maples was born 7 Mar 1836, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 20 Feb 1901, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Banner Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
James Madison Maples was born 24 Mar 1837, Tennessee; died 31 Oct 1916, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 1 Nov 1916, Glades Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
David Crockett Maples, Sr. was born 20 Oct 1840, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 30 Oct 1928, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 31 Dec 1928, Banner Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
John Maples was born 1843, Tennessee.
4. Thomas Redmond Maples was born 10 May 1844, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 11 Jan 1921; was buried Red Bank Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
Samuel McKinley "Bugler Sam" Maples was born 22 Sep 1846, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 25 Jul 1941, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Banner Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
Sarah E. Maples was born 7 Jun 1848, Tennessee; died 10 Jun 1936; was buried Cane Creek Cemetery, Monroe County, Tennessee.

10.

Nathaniel Wiley "Black Nat" King was born 28 May 1830, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of William Riley King and Ellender Keller); died 5 Mar 1921, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Huskey Grove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

Other Events:

Census: 1920, District 13, Sevier County, Tennessee

Notes:

Death Certificate for N.W. King age ninety, died 1921, number #73.
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Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1974, p 101.
"Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 140, 237, 241.
"In the Shadow of the Smokies", Smoky Mountain Historical Society, 1993, p 290.
Dee Lansford GEDCOM, 24 September 1995.

Nathaniel married Barbara Henry 16 Oct 1860, Sevier County, Tennessee. Barbara (daughter of Alfred Henry and Elizabeth) was born 21 Mar 1840, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 2 Feb 1911, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Huskey Grove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

11.

Barbara Henry was born 21 Mar 1840, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of Alfred Henry and Elizabeth); died 2 Feb 1911, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Huskey Grove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

Notes:

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Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 260.
"Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 237, 241.
Dee Lansford GEDCOM, 24 September 1995.

Children:

Alfred King was born 1862, , Sevier County, Tennessee.
John J. King was born 1864, , Sevier County, Tennessee.
Allen King was born Jun 1866, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 19 Sep 1941; was buried Huskey Grove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
David D. King was born 22 Mar 1867, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 11 Mar 1950, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Zion Grove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
Hugh L. B. King was born 1869, , Sevier County, Tennessee.
Joel Brooks King was born 25 Jan 1871, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 1 May 1928, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Huskey Grove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
Rev. James Elder "Jim" King was born 18 Jan 1873, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 21 Dec 1943, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Huskey Grove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
5. Lania Ellen King was born 22 Apr 1876, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 29 Nov 1952; was buried Red Bank Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
Lewis Nicanor King was born 18 Sep 1877, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 30 Apr 1951, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Huskey Grove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
Sarah Elizabeth "Betty" King was born 1879, , Sevier County, Tennessee; died 1940; was buried Pigeon Forge Methodist Church Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.